Bill > HF532

This bill establishes a grant program through the Minnesota Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to provide funding to Independent Lifestyles, Inc., for veteran retreats at Camp Bliss in Walker. The grant, totaling $300,000 over two fiscal years ($150,000 in each year), will support services for eligible veterans and their family members. Eligible veterans include both former and current armed forces service members with honorable service, as documented by a DD-214 or similar official military personnel file document. Family members are defined as the veteran's spouse, domestic partner, or child. The grant money can be used to provide customized therapy, transportation, and activities for veterans and their families, as well as perform general camp maintenance. The commissioner will reimburse the grant recipient at least $850 per verified veteran or family member, with funding available for up to two camp visits per year for each eligible participant. The appropriation will be added to the agency's base budget, ensuring ongoing support for these veteran retreat services.

Military Affairs and Security

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